DTIC ADA547302: Software Estimation: Developing an Accurate, Reliable Method

by: Defense Technical Information Center

Publication date: 2011-08-01

Topics: DTIC Archive, , NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA, *SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *ESTIMATES, PLANNING, COSTS, SCHEDULING, REPRINTS,

Collection: dticarchive; additional_collections

Language: English

From a management perspective, it is essential that software estimates used in a TSP launch are as accurate as possible. Significant growth due to estimation inaccuracy can wreak havoc on a team attempting to stay within cost and schedule while executing its established plan. This article discusses how a software team that uses both proxy-based and size-based estimates is able to accurately plan, launch, and execute on schedule.